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Kewn Family History

Kewn Surname Meaning

see Kewin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kewn family from?

You can see how Kewn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kewn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kewn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Kewn families living in Lancashire. This was about 84% of all the recorded Kewn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kewn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kewn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kewn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kewn. 100% of Kewn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Kewn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kewn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 323 immigration records available for the last name Kewn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Kewn. For the veterans among your Kewn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kewn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kewn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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